Last week I participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Panetta Institute for Public Policy in Monterey, California.  The topic of the discussion was, “Middle East Turmoil: Chaos or Reform?”, and I was joined onstage by Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Former Senator Joe Lieberman, and Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.... Read More

Last week I was pleased to be the keynote speaker at the annual JoongAng Ilbo-CSIS Forum in Seoul, South Korea. This forum was an important moment for U.S. policymakers, thought leaders, and foreign policy experts to engage with their South Korean counterparts on new opportunities for the bilateral relationship and new ways to address common challenges. This year’s conference focused on the problems associated with North Korea.... Read More

I want you to be among the first to know the exciting news of the establishment of The Lugar Center. It is my goal that The Lugar Center will be dedicated to solving 21st Century problems by educating the public, policymakers and future leaders on critical issues. We plan to accomplish these goals by providing timely policy proposals and discussion of remedies that transcend the politics of the moment.... Read More

Reform in our country’s food assistance processes and responsiveness deserves a fair hearing so that taxpayers’ dollars may be used most efficiently to feed the greatest numbers of hungry people, especially those in crisis.... Read More

I am very pleased to announce a new venture – The Lugar Center – a non-profit organization devoted to finding solutions and proposing policies on issues that I have worked on for decades – including nuclear non-proliferation, global food security, and foreign aid effectiveness.... Read More